Distortion Question
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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=50489
Printed Date: May 20, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Topic: Distortion Question
Posted By: The2dCour
Subject: Distortion Question
Date Posted: February 20, 2005 at 12:31 PM
I have been hearing distortion from my tweeters when the bass hits from my sub. The local installer told me that the sub amp is drawing power away from my component amp and thus the distortion. He suggested I hook up a cap to the sub amp so when it hits it draws from the cap and my other amp can get juice from the battery. This solved the issue on ~99% of the songs I've listened to so far. There are still a few times when I notice a slight distortion, this time momentarily instead of constantly. Both amps are supplied via 4ga wires and well grounded. Any suggestions on how to erradicate this problem will be happily accepted =D If I need to cap the other amp I will, but I think there should be a better solution. Thanks in advace!
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Dual Nakamichi 6.5 component fronts, Alpine 6x9 Rears, Alpine 12" DVC sub, Pioneer P8MP deck, JBL 600.1 amp running the sub, Alpine 65wx4ch amp for the fronts, Tsunami 1.2f Cap wired to the JBL.
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Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: February 20, 2005 at 12:33 PM
A higher-output alternator. ------------- Support the12volt.com
Posted By: The2dCour
Date Posted: February 20, 2005 at 2:07 PM
Thanks, somehow I knew that was coming (I searched and came up with a couple of your posts from before.) Does anyone know of a quality supplier for H-O alternators for GM (1999 Buick Regal) vehicles? I was looking at https://www.alternatorparts.com/ they have 140-250 amp dual rectifier semms good, but I don't want to trust my charging unit to some shadetree online distro, so if you have any good experiences let me know please! TIA
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Dual Nakamichi 6.5 component fronts, Alpine 6x9 Rears, Alpine 12" DVC sub, Pioneer P8MP deck, JBL 600.1 amp running the sub, Alpine 65wx4ch amp for the fronts, Tsunami 1.2f Cap wired to the JBL.
Posted By: Alpine Guy
Date Posted: February 20, 2005 at 2:20 PM
www.mechman.com has always done me good ------------- 2003 Chevy Avalanche,Eclipse CD7000,Morel Elate 5,Adire Extremis,Alpine PDX-4.150, 15" TC-3000, 2 Alpine PDX-1.1000, 470Amp HO Alt.
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